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Jeff,
that would be like "sophie's choice." Except that I would not choose. A solution that required me to make a choice like that, would not be a solution.
posted by
Julia.
on August 30, 2004 at 9:24 PM
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Melody, Ody, Ariala and Belle,
I appreciate your kind words and condolences.
posted by
Julia.
on August 30, 2004 at 9:22 PM
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Kay-Ren, thanks my friend.
posted by
Julia.
on August 30, 2004 at 9:20 PM
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Shadow,
I get that look, too, but it's okay. I find solace in knowing that there are others who understand.
posted by
Julia.
on August 30, 2004 at 9:19 PM
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I am sorry for your loss
however I have to agree with Jeff. Our last cat died a week or two after my daughter was born and in the same week that the seriousness of my malignant tumor was being closely assessed for the first time. We were sad but so pre-occupied with other matters that we did not grieve for long. It was just another thing that happened at that crazy time. Does that make us sound heartless?. When the first cat (a sibling of the second) died my son was sad because he said it was his best ever cat but he does not regard it in the same way as when his grandfather died for instance.
posted by
beachbelle
on August 30, 2004 at 5:03 PM
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I don't know
but I suspect that if you had children and you had to choose between the cat and the child, you would choose the child every time.
posted by
jollyjeff
on August 30, 2004 at 4:54 PM
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This is so sad...I'm so sorry he had to die. I have three cats and I'm
very close to all three. They're the only cats I've ever owned and every day I consider the possibility of losing them to death, especially as they get older. There's no easy way to let go...
posted by
Ariala
on August 30, 2004 at 3:34 PM
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Wow, that's so emotional...
I'm sorry for your loss
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posted by
telemachus
on August 30, 2004 at 3:28 PM
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I am so sorry. I know it hurts . You have lost a loved one and my prayers and thought go out to you. Many hugs
posted by
Melodystar
on August 30, 2004 at 3:16 PM
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thank you Hollee.
posted by
Julia.
on August 30, 2004 at 3:12 PM
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Wiley,
I would love to hear about Pekoe sometime.
posted by
Julia.
on August 30, 2004 at 3:12 PM
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Having kids of both species, cat and human, I have to say that my kitty kids, (Would that make them kiddies?), are much easier to deal with them my human kids. I love each of my kids and there is no comparing allowed in my house. Everyone better lover each other in this house or I'm getting the squirt bottle.. which works on both kinds of kids.
Hugs Quirks, we're all mourning with you.
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Kay-Ren
on August 30, 2004 at 2:35 PM
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Quirk,
When I tell people that I love my Purr just like a human child, they get a funny look and say, but you can't because you haven't experienced motherhood. Well, so what? Love is love. My cat gives unconditional love and doesn't worry me like a human child. I don't have to teach her social skills like a human child. I don't have to worry about her wrecking the car and finding the money to send her to school. Yes, when she is sick, then there are bills. She gets a bath twice a month. She complains in kitty language, but she doesn't stay mad at me for the negative. She doesn't hurt me emotionally as a human child could with cruel words and threats. I can leave her for short lengths of time and know she hasn't destroyed the house when I come back home. Nor, does she get out the set of drums like the 15 year old neighbor's kid and bang on them for four straight hours on the car port. Guy needs to learn how to play them or give up! 
shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 30, 2004 at 9:02 AM
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Quirky - so sorry about the kitty. My pets are my babies too. :(
posted by
Hollee
on August 30, 2004 at 8:43 AM
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QuirkyAlone
Great post and I can identify with all of that. I miss all the children, but oh how I miss Pekoe too since she's gone. Animals give truly unconditional love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 30, 2004 at 8:40 AM
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